Drip guard for windows



June 7, 1938. A. BIALY DRIP GUARD FOR WINDOWS Filed Nov. 10, 1936 Patented June 7, 1938 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE DRIP GUARD FOR WINDOWS Buffalo, N. Y.

Application November 10, 1936, Serial No. 110,176

3 Claims.

This invention relates to drip guards for windows, and more particularly to guards adapted to be used when washing show-windows and the like.

As is well known to those familiar with the subject, not only the outside surfaces of showwindows have to be kept spotlessly clean by washing, but as the inside also has a tendency to V collect dust and smoke, it is necessary to wash frequently the inside surface as well, and provisions must be made whereby the inner surface may be washed without disarranging or undressing the contents of the window. If it is attempted to wash the windows without the utmost care, water is likely to drip or splash on the wares in the show-window, to their injury. The present invention is accordingly directed to means for catching the drip water while washing the inner surface of a show-window and for conducting such drip to a safe point of discharge.

It is accordingly one of the objects of this invention to provide a simple and practical drip guard particularly adapted for use by window washers in stores or the like, which may be placed on the floor closely adjacent the inner surface of the show-window to catch this drip and prevent its spattering on the contents behind the show window.

A further object is to provide a drip guard of sheet metal or the like, which may be inexpensively manufactured and assembled.

A further object is to provide a guard of the above character, having adjustable characteristics whereby it may be readily accommodated to windows of different width.

A further object is to provide a strong and durable guard well adapted to retain its shape and position while in operation.

Other objects will be in part obvious from the annexed drawing and in part hereinafter indicated in connection therewith by the following analysis of this invention.

This invention accordingly consists in the features of construction, combination of parts, the unique relation of the members, and in the relative proportioning and disposition thereof, all as more completely outlined herein.

To enable others skilled in the art to fully comprehend the underlying features of the invention, that they may embody the same by the numerous modifications in structure and relation contemplated by the invention, the drawing depicting a preferred form has been annexed as part of this disclosure, and in such drawing like characters of reference denote corresponding parts throughout the views, in which- Fig. 1 is an end elevational View showing the drip guard in} operative relation to a showwindow;

Fig. 2 is a detail perspective View, certain parts being broken away, showing the complete guard; and

Fig. 3 is a rear elevational view of the guard in operative position.

Referring now to the drawing in detail, and more particularly to Fig. 1, 5 indicates the floor of a show-window, the glass of which is indicated at 6, and withinor behind the window is a trough 1 usually provided for conducting any drip or water of condensation which may form on the inner surface of the window to a point of discharge. When the inner surface of the window 6 is being washed or cleaned, there is preferably provided a drip guard of the character hereinafter described.

As herein illustrated this guard comprises a plurality of relatively flat members, preferably of sheet metal, and, as indicated, comprise three sections 8, 9, and NJ. The central section is preferably provided with curled or flanged-over top and bottom portions H and I2 embracing the adjacent edges of the outer sections 8 and 10 which telescope with respect thereto. It will be noted that the top edges of all three sections are also bent at an angle, preferably upward, as indicated at I3, thereby materially increasing the strength of the several sections and lessening the chance of bending while being handled.

Likewise the lower edge [4 of each section is similarly bent and is adapted to occupy a position at a relatively slight angle with respect to the floor, as is clearly indicated in Fig. 1. Thus section M also increases the rigidity of the sections and lessens their chance of bending while being positioned with respect to the window.

By having the bent portion M at a slight angle, any drip or splash occurring during washing of the window is caught by the body sections 8, 9, and I0 and conducted downwardly to the flat portion I4, whence it drains into the trough I, and thence to a point of discharge.

There is preferably provided on the rear surface of the guard a plurality of hinged legs l5. These legs are provided at their lower end with an angular portion l6 protected by a rubber button l1 adapted to prevent marring or scratching of the fioor of the show-window. The upper end of the leg I5 is hinged to a member I8 riveted or otherwise permanently secured to the back of the outer sections 8 and ID as herein illustrated. If the guard is extremely long other legs will be probably necessary to insure the proper positioning and support of the guard.

These guards may be made in various unit sizes, such as having a minimum length of three, six, or nine feet, With a proportional increase when the telescoping sections are extended, whereby the guard may be accommodated to any ordinary window. Each of the end sections 8 and I are preferably provided with extreme upwardly turned end portions as indicated at 2B for the purpose of preventing end splash or any water from flowing over the ends, rather than downwardly on to the part M.

The operation and method of use of the guard is obvious from the above. The guard is simply extended to the width of the window, the legs l bent at an angle with respect to the sections 8, 9, and ID, with the part l4 resting in or at the edge of the trough I. Inasmuch as the total width of the guard is relatively small, it is unnecessary to disturb the contents of the show window, and one may feel sure that such contents are thoroughly protected from splashing or drip during the washing of the inner surface of the window.

The present device is of simple and practical construction, and the flanges l3 and I4 materially increase the durability and strength of the mechanism.

Without further analysisthe foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the invention that others can by applying current knowledge readily adapt it for various applications without omitting certain features that from the standpoint of the prior art fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention, and therefore such adaptations should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalency of the following claims.

I claim:

1. A splash guard for show windows or the like comprising a plurality of telescopic sections each having a body portion and a lower portion, of which the free edge of the lower portion is adapted to rest on the floor adjacent the inner face of the window, and means adapted to support the guard so that the body portions of the sections are maintained at a relatively steep angle with respect to the floor.

2. A splash guard for show windows or the like comprising a plurality of telescopic sections each having a body portion and a. lower portion, of which the free edge of the lower portion is adapted to rest on the floor adjacent the inner face of the window, and spaced supports operative between the body portions of certain of the sections and the floor and adapted to support the body portions of the guard at a relatively steep inclination with respect to the floor.

3. A splash guard for show windows or the like comprising a plurality of telescopic sections each having 'a lower portion, the free edge of which is adapted to rest on the floor adjacent the inner face of the window, the central section having curled over top and bottom edges within which the end sections telescope, all of the sections having their top and bottom portions bent at an angle with respect to the intermediate body portions, thereby to strengthen the guard, and means for supporting the guard with the body portions of the sections maintained at a relatively steep angle with respect to the floor.

ANDREW BIALY. 

